PETERBOROUGH PRIDE: Film – Desert Hearts

Desert Hearts (1985) is a classic film regarded as a first
to represent a positive portrayal of lesbian sexuality.
This romantic drama is set in 1950s Nevada (USA), tells the story of a university professor awaiting divorce who finds her true self when she meets a free-spirited younger woman confident in her romantic and sexual attraction. The emotions released by their developing intimacy are played out against a backdrop of rocky landscapes and country and western songs.